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Inclusivity or Indoctrination? What’s Happening in Schools Today?
Asra Nomani, senior fellow at Independent Women’s Network and Jennifer, storyteller featured in IW’s “Identity Crisis” series, joined “Dr. Phil” on ABC to discuss gender identity and transgender inclusivity in schools today.
Independent Women’s Network Rhode Island Chapter Leader Joins Congressional Protect Kids Caucus Roundtable in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rhode Island Chapter Leader Nicole Solas of Independent Women’s Network (IWN) and mother of two young children joined several members of Congress for the Protect Kids Caucus “Back to School” roundtable in Washington, D.C. to discuss how to combat the sexualization of children in schools and society.
Solas entered the political arena after the teachers union sued her for submitting public records requests about Critical Race Theory and gender theory in Rhode Island schools. For the past year, Solas has been in litigation defending her fundamental right as a parent to know what public school is teaching and also defending her First Amendment right as an American citizen to ask the government what it’s teaching. In February 2022, Solas joined other local leaders to launch the Rhode Island Chapter of IWN, a grassroots membership network created to build a supportive community for women and to give them the tools they need to make a positive difference in their neighborhoods and our country.
During the roundtable, Solas said, “My elementary school told me that they do not call children boys and girls, they refrain from using gendered terminology, and that they embed the values of gender identity into the classroom in every grade.”
“My school district has a policy that parents cannot know that their daughter thinks she is a boy or son thinks he is a girl if the school and student together decide that it would not be safe to tell the parents that their child is having an identity crisis, which is rife with suicidality,” she added. “So the school keeps life-threatening secrets from parents on the unfounded basis that parents are dangerous, and this is all done under the banner of non-discrimination according to the school’s Transgender and Gender Expanisve Non-Discrimination Policy. This policy is in all schools in Rhode Island since 2018.”
U.S. Representative Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), who launched the Protect Kids Caucus last May, said, “I was proud to launch the Protect Kids Caucus to raise awareness about the alarming push to sexualize young children and protect children’s innocence. As many families send their kids back to school, it is my hope that this caucus and our roundtable can make parents more aware of how schools may be sexualizing and indoctrinating their children and how they can combat this dangerous agenda.”
Other parent participants included Ginny Gentles, director, Education Freedom Center at Independent Women’s Forum; Carrie Lukas, president, Independent Women’s Forum; Brandon Michon, Loudoun County, VA parent; and Chris Elston, parent fighting gender transition surgeries.
A recording of the event can be found HERE.
More Information About IWN:
Independent Women’s Network, the grassroots community activist arm of Independent Women’s Voice, is an engaging and growing community of independently-minded women from across the country working together to advance shared principles through chapter gatherings and the IWN online platform. Membership to IWN opens access to message boards, curated news, smart content, a resource center, exclusive events, and an action center.
“IWN members are happy warriors who stand up to bullies – bullies with positions on school boards; bullies on social media; bullies in corporations and in politics,” said IWN Director Julie Gunlock. “We support one another, and our members are not alone when they stand up to lead on issues critical to our country.”
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Independent Women’s Network, a project of Independent Women’s Voice, in partnership with Independent Women’s Forum, is a positive, supportive community of engaged, informed, and activated women working together to inspire, interact, influence, and have impact.
Senator Joni Ernst Speaks to Independent Women’s Network D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, the D.C. Chapter of Independent Women’s Network (IWN), the national grassroots community activist arm of Independent Women’s Voice, hosted U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for a breakfast as part of IWN’s speaker series with leading conservative women in government.
Sen. Joni Ernst has dedicated her life to her state and country, having served in the military for over 23 years and now representing Iowans in the U.S. Senate.
“It’s an honor to join the women of IWN’s DC chapter. It is more important than ever that we continue to protect and advance smart conservative principles, and these women are doing that right here in the heart of the Capitol. This community will continue to serve as a vital voice and outlet for all conservative, independent women to find commonsense solutions and impact real change,” said Sen. Joni Ernst.
“It was an honor to have Senator Ernst support IWN D.C this morning during our Speaker Series. Senator Ernst is a strong conservative voice in the U.S. Senate and she serves as a great role model for conservative and independent-minded women on and around the Hill,” said IWN D.C.
To learn more about IWN or to sign up to be a member, visit iwnetwork.com.
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Rep. Carol Miller Celebrates the Launch of Independent Women’s Network Cabell County, West Virginia Chapter
HUNTINGTON, W.V. — Today, Independent Women’s Network (IWN), the national grassroots community activist arm of Independent Women’s Voice, celebrated the launch of its Cabell County Chapter with a guest appearance by Representative Carol Miller (WV-03). This chapter joins 20 chapters around the country and an online community of more than 25,000 IWN members.
The chapter leader is T-Anne See, who has been a longtime community leader. She added, “What a wonderful opportunity to establish an Independent Women’s Network chapter in West Virginia and bring women of all ages and backgrounds together around ‘kitchen table’ topics that concern us locally, statewide and nationally. The goal of Independent Women’s Network is to inspire, influence and impact women, and I am looking forward to this new opportunity to work with women and to help do just that!”
“Women must always have a seat at the table when it comes to the issues and policies that affect their daily lives,” added Congresswoman Carol Miller. “Independent Women’s Network does outstanding work to cultivate a national coalition of like-minded women who want to protect our children, support family values, and strengthen communities. I am thrilled to join many familiar faces to launch the new Cabell County chapter, and I am pleased to welcome Independent Women’s Network to West Virginia.”
IWN was created to build a supportive community for women and to give them the tools they need to make a positive difference in their neighborhoods and our country.
“We heard from thousands of women from across the country who said they wanted a community where they could connect, share ideas, and take action,” said IWN’s Carrie Lukas. “We launched the Independent Women’s Network to stand shoulder to shoulder with women who are ready to turn our economy around and fight to save our freedoms by countering the woke mob and standing up to cancel culture and out-of-touch bureaucrats.”
An engaging and growing community of independently-minded women work together to advance shared principles through chapter gatherings and the IWN online movement. Membership to IWN opens access to message boards, curated news, smart content, a resource center, exclusive events, and an action center.
“IWN members are happy warriors who stand up to bullies – bullies with positions in school boards; bullies on social media; bullies in corporations and in politics,” said IWN Director Julie Gunlock. “We support one another, and our members are not alone when they stand up to lead on issues critical to our country.”
Members of the community who are interested in joining Independent Women’s Network should email IWN Membership Director Jenny Avis (jenny.avis@iwnetwork.com) or visit iwnetwork.com for more information.
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Independent Women’s Network, a project of Independent Women’s Voice, in partnership with Independent Women’s Forum, is a positive, supportive community of engaged, informed, and activated women working together to inspire, interact, influence, and have impact.
The Left’s War on Meritocracy
Asra Nomani, senior fellow at Independent Women’s Network, joined “Eric Bolling The Balance” on Newsmax to discuss how America’s academics are falling behind global competition and more.